The Virginia Department of Elections offers a number of tips to help during the pandemic.
The first is to make a plan. For more information on options for voting, visit the department’s website.
Other tips are:
*Wear a cloth face covering/mask, if you are able, at all times while voting.
*Exercise proper social distancing by maintaining at least 6 feet of separation from other voters and poll workers.
*Consider staying more than 6 feet away from people who are not wearing cloth face coverings.
*Practice good hygiene.
*Do not use physical greetings, such as handshaking.
*Wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water before and after voting. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer to clean your hands.
*Avoid touching your face and face covering.
